Local News for 2/16/23
Seaweed Harvesting and Cultivation
(Airdate: February 12, 2023) In this episode of Coastal Cafe, host Ashli Blow takes us into our underwater forests to explore Washington’s emerging seaweed farms. We hear from several voices including Washington Sea Grant Carbon Specialist Meg Chadsey, Pacific Sea Farms Co-Founder Mike Spranger, S’Klallam Vice Tribal Chair Loni Grinnell-Greninger, Lee-Ann Ennis of the Vital Kelp Restoration Project, and Vashon Island Kelp Forest Owner Mike Kollins. Together, we learn about the economics and environmental benefits of kelp and seaweed as well as the limitations.
Gangspil Performing Live at Quimper Grange Feb. 16
KPTZ is excited to welcome Gangspil to the Quimper Grange. Gangspil consists of Sonnich Lydom and Kristian Bugge, two of Denmark’s leading folk musicians. Gangspil will take you on a journey through the entertaining and varied traditions of Danish folk music. Expect everything from wild polkas and jigs to lyrical waltzes. Join us on Thursday, February 16 at the Quimper Grange at 7pm.
Local News for 2/15/23
Nature Now #606 Jamestown S’Klallam History, part 1
(Reprise Airdate: February 15, 2023) Follow the historical and current use of western red cedar with tribal vice-chair Loni Greninger of Jamestown S’Klallam tribe and Nature Now host Mary Robson.
Local News for 2/14/23
Be KPTZ’s Date on Valentine’s Day!
KPTZ is showing the Love on Valentine’s Day, with a specially curated day and evening of programming. It’s KPTZ’s Love Affaire with our community of listeners, produced by DJ host Chris Bricker and featuring live performances, love stories, theatre fare, the latest on KPTZ’s new shows ~ and of course, a Candle Light Dinner followed by Community Valentines, Blues tunes, and a night of Jazz ballads.. Today from 2-4pm, our volunteers will be on hand at KPTZ tables, both at Aldrich’s and Quimper Mercantile. Make a date with us and share the Love…at KPTZ 91.9 on Valentine’s Day!
7:30am Stringband Theory ~ DJ host Dave Long
9:30am Morning on the Salish ~ DJ host Chris Bricker
Live Performances:
–9:30am Tracy & David Grisman
–10:15 am Ryan Hoffman & Jessica Logan
–10:45 am Jonathan Doyle, Casey MacGill & Corrinne Doyle
–11:30 am John “Greyhound” Maxwell & Matt Sircely
12 noon Local News/New KPTZ Programming LIneup ~ DJ host Larry Stein
1pm Rhythm Connection ~ DJ host Robert Ambrose
3pm Out of Nowhere ~ DJ host Peter Robinson
Live Performances:
–3pm Bobbi & Roland Nikles
–3:30pm Otto & Kristen Smith
–4pm Sue Thompson, Jere Canote, & Jack Dwyer
–4:30pm Matt Sircely
5pm Local News/Happy Hour ~ Stories, Poetry, Prose, & Music
6pm Candlelight Dinner ~ Buzzy Donahue & Jim Burke
7pm Community Connections ~ Chris Bricker & Siobhan Canty
8pm Jazz Notes ~ DJ host Bill Mercier
February 14-28 KPTZ Programming Highlights
For a compendium of upcoming featured programs, check out Spotlight for February 14-28. Many of our program hosts provide specifics about what’s planned for this half month. If you’re not already a Spotlight subscriber, you’re invited to join our Mailing List. See KPTZ’s current Weekly On-Air Schedule and Daily Program Schedule.
EJFR Chief Jeff Black
(Airdate: February 13, 2023) Jim Burke interviews Chief Bret Black of East Jefferson Fire Rescue about the special election on February 14 – the “Tax Levy Lid Lift” and discusses strategic planning for the fire department going forward.
Our Working Waterfront ~ 2/10/23
Pete Langley has been the owner of the Port Townsend Foundry since he re-established it in 1983, nearly 100 years later. The use of heritage techniques as well as modern technology allows Port Townsend Foundry’s craftspeople to produce pieces of continuing history. KPTZ’s Chris Bricker and Co-Host Eron Berg, Port of Port Townsend’s Director, join Pete for an up-close-and-personal tour, along with some sage insights about craftsmanship and about the niche Port Townsend Foundry serves in the Industry.
